title: Preconceptional nutrition.
abstract: Preconceptional nutrition assessment and intervention is essential for optimal pregnancy outcome. Attainment of an appropriate prepregnancy weight is crucial to the success of a subsequent pregnancy. Metabolic stabilization of disease states or surgery induced imbalances are vital in any woman in which these problems occur. The effect of medications on nutrient status and use of nutrient supplements should be evaluated. Prior to conception women should be counseled to increase the nutrient density of their diet with special emphasis on iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, folate, and vitamin B-6.
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authors.lastname: Dimperio
mesh_terms: D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D005306:Fertilization; D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education; D009752:Nutritional Status; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012307:Risk Factors